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A Coin Of The Latin Empire At Constantinople

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This is one of those "it interests me enough that I want at least one in my collection" purchases . Yeah it nearly has nothing left on the reverse but the obverse has plenty of detail remaining and I got it for what I think was cheap ($13). I don't know anything beyond the basic info (attribution is from the dealer) so any other info on my coin and/or this series in general is appreciated. But one thing I do know is that, while Latin Imperial coins follow nearly the same style as their Byzantine predecessors, Jesus (at least on this type) has clear Western Medieval features.

The Latin Empire was established by the Western European forces of the Fourth Crusade after their conquest of Constantinople from the Byzantines (Eastern Romans) in 1204. It lasted until 1261 when the Byzantine Empire of Nicaea retook the city.

Latin emperors at Constantinople, Billon Trachy, 1204-1261 AD
Obv: Facing bust of Christ, holding Gospels and raising right hand
Rev: Archangel Michael standing facing, holding cross on a globe
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Any thing with detail on both sides from this period is exceptional. Congrats!
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Very nice Latin rulers trachy.
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Thanks guys!
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Somewhere out there under the sea is the solid gold altar of Hagia Sophia which sunk while being transported from Constantinople to Venice after the sack of Constantinople. Interesting period, nice example of the type.
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